Ocean Power Technologies says surf-zone tests advance development of larger WAM-V platforms
OPTT•Results inform design and deployment changes
Results highlighted sensor performance limits, configuration changes, deployment methods, safety considerations, and design upgrades for demanding surf conditions.
Surf-zone demonstration completed at USACE ERDC facility
Ocean Power Technologies completed a formally evaluated surf-zone demonstration of its WAM-V 8 platform at a USACE ERDC facility in Duck, North Carolina.
Testing produced data to guide development of the 16-foot and 22-foot WAM-V platforms for near-shore operations.
